Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chris Morocco One in ten Padróns or shishitos is actually spicy. Pepper roulette!

Ingredients

1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced into rings
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 cups Padrón chiles or shishito peppers
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound squid, bodies sliced into rings, tentacles halved
1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Instructions

Whisk serrano chile, olive oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl to combine; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Very thinly slice 2 Padrón chiles into rings and add to vinaigrette. Let sit 10 minutes.
Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat squid dry with a paper towel; sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper and season with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until bottom side is golden brown, about 1 minute. Toss squid and continue to cook, tossing often, until cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a medium bowl and wipe out skillet.
Heat remaining 1 tsp. vegetable oil in skillet and cook remaining Padrón chiles, tossing occasionally, until blistered and browned in spots and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chiles to bowl with squid; add vinaigrette with sliced chiles, cilantro, and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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